Learning 5S principles from Japanese best practitioners: case studies of five manufacturing companies

The 5S methodology is a very appropriate way to initiate and achieve the process of continuous improvement. This paper studies management practices in successful Japanese companies in order to determine what 5S principles are behind them. After visiting and conducting interviews at five different pl...

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Published in:International journal of production research 2014-08, Vol.52 (15), p.4574-4586
Main Authors: Jaca, Carmen, Viles, Elisabeth, Paipa-Galeano, Luis, Santos, Javier, Mateo, Ricardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
case study
Commonality
Conduction
Continuous improvement
Industrial plants
kaizen
Learning
Management
Manufacturers
Methodology
principles
Studies
Success factors
Total quality
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Summary:The 5S methodology is a very appropriate way to initiate and achieve the process of continuous improvement. This paper studies management practices in successful Japanese companies in order to determine what 5S principles are behind them. After visiting and conducting interviews at five different plants, a multi-case study analysis was developed to identify the key aspects of the success of the implementation of 5S in Japan. Although each of the companies studied is different, there are commonalities that provide for interesting learning. As a result, best managerial practices based on 5S principles are explained, and the most important principles associated with the success of the 5S method are described and discussed.
ISSN:0020-7543
1366-588X
DOI:10.1080/00207543.2013.878481